Square Wheels Posted March 27, 2018 Share #51 Posted March 27, 2018 26 minutes ago, BuffJim said: They are keeping me and checking for Pulmonary Fibrosis. That would not be good. That would be horrible, my wifes uncle suffers from that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 27, 2018 Share #52 Posted March 27, 2018 Praying for you Jim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share #53 Posted March 27, 2018 I know. Just called my parents. My Dad has it and I never dreamed it could happen to me at this age. But it’s not a diagnosis at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 27, 2018 Share #54 Posted March 27, 2018 Saying prayers and sending good thoughts that after all the tests are done you get good news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted March 27, 2018 Share #55 Posted March 27, 2018 Hang in there Jim, praying for ya buddy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 27, 2018 Share #56 Posted March 27, 2018 Keeping you in my prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BuffJim Posted March 27, 2018 Author Popular Post Share #57 Posted March 27, 2018 A little bit of good news. The one who said Pulmonary Fibrosis was a PA. The doctor said it’s possible but definitely not a sure thing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 28, 2018 Share #58 Posted March 28, 2018 Morning, BuffJim! Hope you get some good news today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 28, 2018 Share #59 Posted March 28, 2018 Hope you are feeling better today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted March 28, 2018 Share #60 Posted March 28, 2018 Shit mate. I wish you swift and happy outcomes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 28, 2018 Share #61 Posted March 28, 2018 Hope everyone is spending oodles of time with you. Take an easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share #62 Posted March 28, 2018 Thanks. Have taken 2 of my three tests today. They need to rule out heart issues and blood clots. My walking pulse ox test only got down to 89 today, as opposed to 80 - danger zone yesterday. So hoping to get out. Might need to have a biopsy to diagnose the lung ailment, but should be able to do that outpatient. My 85 year old French roommate talks loud non stop. Ranting about money with family members. I told him to be quiet at 10:45 last night and said I’ve never heard a man talk that much. Then he ranted in his sleep for over an hour. Half English half French. One of his rants was people accusing him of having an accent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted March 28, 2018 Share #63 Posted March 28, 2018 4 hours ago, BuffJim said: My 85 year old French roommate talks loud non stop. Ranting about money with family members. I told him to be quiet at 10:45 last night and said I’ve never heard a man talk that much. Then he ranted in his sleep for over an hour. Half English half French. One of his rants was people accusing him of having an accent. I know a guy. He can take care of that problem for you. Prob only charge you half. If the dude is 85 and already in the hospital a lot of the work is already done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 28, 2018 Share #64 Posted March 28, 2018 22 hours ago, BuffJim said: A little bit of good news. The one who said Pulmonary Fibrosis was a PA. The doctor said it’s possible but definitely not a sure thing. Damn Pennsylvanians! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 28, 2018 Share #65 Posted March 28, 2018 5 hours ago, BuffJim said: My 85 year old French roommate talks loud non stop. Ranting about money with family members. I told him to be quiet at 10:45 last night and said I’ve never heard a man talk that much. Then he ranted in his sleep for over an hour. Half English half French. One of his rants was people accusing him of having an accent. Is this him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share #66 Posted March 28, 2018 Not getting out today. Finally saw a Pulmonologist today. He thinks Pulmonary Fibrosis is a possibility. But on the mild side of the spectrum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 28, 2018 Share #67 Posted March 28, 2018 prayers for your recovery Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 28, 2018 Share #68 Posted March 28, 2018 Ask for a different room..you are paying for this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted March 28, 2018 Share #69 Posted March 28, 2018 Definitely hoping you get a better diagnosis and solution. We are here to support you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 28, 2018 Share #70 Posted March 28, 2018 Keep us posted. And still sending good vibes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted March 28, 2018 Share #71 Posted March 28, 2018 Sorry you are going through this. Hoping for something that can be recovered from rapidly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share #72 Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, petitepedal said: Ask for a different room..you are paying for this He was moved to ICU after his procedure. Probably get someone new tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share #73 Posted March 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Sorry you are going through this. Hoping for something that can be recovered from rapidly. Probably going to deal with it the rest of my life. But there should be recoveries. I’d be glad to get back to where I was in December which is about 80% normal lung function. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted March 28, 2018 Share #74 Posted March 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffJim said: He was moved to ICU after his procedure. Probably get someone new tonight. L'unite de soins intensifs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 28, 2018 Share #75 Posted March 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, TrentonMakes said: L'unite de soins intensifs! Les epinards et tres sale! les épinards sont très salés 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share #76 Posted March 29, 2018 Ruled out blood clots and heart disease. Seeing the Pulmonologist this afternoon and should be released today. Will do the lung diagnosis as an outpatient in April. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 29, 2018 Share #77 Posted March 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffJim said: Ruled out blood clots and heart disease. Seeing the Pulmonologist this afternoon and should be released today. Will do the lung diagnosis as an outpatient in April. Praying for a cure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted March 29, 2018 Share #78 Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 6:31 AM, Square Wheels said: I was going to start another BuffJim Death Poll, but now that seems inappropriate. WHOA! You really wrote this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 29, 2018 Share #79 Posted March 29, 2018 20 minutes ago, Goat Geddah said: WHOA! You really wrote this? You weren't here when we did this. Jim was ill, maybe a cold or some other minor ailment. We had a death watch on him for a few weeks. His demise was greatly exaggerated. Pulmonary fibrosis is not nice, I hope this is not what he has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 29, 2018 Share #80 Posted March 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Pulmonary fibrosis is not nice, I hope this is not what he has. ...the diagnostic biopsy is not much fun either, but you already knew this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 29, 2018 Share #81 Posted March 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Square Wheels said: You weren't here when we did this. Jim was ill, maybe a cold or some other minor ailment. We had a death watch on him for a few weeks. His demise was greatly exaggerated. Pulmonary fibrosis is not nice, I hope this is not what he has. I remember that Jim did the Death Clock thing and his time was up SOON according to the clock. He beat the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 29, 2018 Share #82 Posted March 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I remember that Jim did the Death Clock thing and his time was up SOON according to the clock. He beat the system. 6 hours ago, Goat Geddah said: WHOA! You really wrote this? 6 hours ago, Square Wheels said: You weren't here when we did this. Jim was ill, maybe a cold or some other minor ailment. We had a death watch on him for a few weeks. His demise was greatly exaggerated. Pulmonary fibrosis is not nice, I hope this is not what he has. I thought it was because he was always posting weather news and telling us we were all going to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 29, 2018 Share #83 Posted March 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: I thought it was because he was always posting weather news and telling us we were all going to die. That was BuffJim the Weather Dude, not to be confused with BuffJim the Death Clock Dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BuffJim Posted March 29, 2018 Author Popular Post Share #84 Posted March 29, 2018 I’m home now. Warm shower felt good. Next Pulmonologist visit April 9th. I have oxygen. Discharge papers said no tobacco, but didn’t have any limits on hookers or blow. 11 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 29, 2018 Share #85 Posted March 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffJim said: I’m home now. Warm shower felt good. Next Pulmonologist visit April 9th. I have oxygen. Discharge papers said no tobacco, but didn’t have any limits on hookers or blow. Gofer it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 30, 2018 Share #86 Posted March 30, 2018 ...every time I walk out of a hospital after admission as a patient (no matter the reason), I feel like I've cheated death. Congratulations on once again cheating death. Don't look back, something might be gaining on you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 30, 2018 Share #87 Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, BuffJim said: I’m home now. Warm shower felt good. Next Pulmonologist visit April 9th. I have oxygen. Discharge papers said no tobacco, but didn’t have any limits on hookers or blow. Thanks for going to the hospital! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadiejorge Posted March 30, 2018 Share #88 Posted March 30, 2018 Fingers crossed things improve... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 30, 2018 Share #89 Posted March 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Thanks for going to the hospital! This. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share #90 Posted March 31, 2018 Update. Feeling much better. Worked from home yesterday and went to the grocery store without oxygen. Felt pretty good. Slept all night without oxygen. The hospital did a couple things I question. Filled me so full of albuterol that my heart rate was elevated. They stopped once they realized that. They also pumped me so full of IV fluids to dilute the effects of 3 doses of radioactive dye on my kidneys. This caused my lungs to fill up. Didn’t realize til yesterday they were filled at least partly with blood. Cause I didn’t spit in the hospital and no one checked. It’s dark blood not bright red and I’m not calling the hospital back like it says to on the sheet. I think it will clear up as my lungs continue to drain. But overall feeling much better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 31, 2018 Share #91 Posted March 31, 2018 44 minutes ago, BuffJim said: It’s dark blood not bright red and I’m not calling the hospital back like it says to on the sheet. I think it will clear up as my lungs continue to drain. That's a great idea. Can I have your bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share #92 Posted March 31, 2018 My bike is an old Trek Pilot 1.0. Around 2005. Served me well, but probably not worth much. The blood is clearing out. I’ll tell the doctor about it when I see him next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 31, 2018 Share #93 Posted March 31, 2018 Just now, BuffJim said: I’ll tell the doctor about it when I see him next week. Hopefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 31, 2018 Share #94 Posted March 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Hopefully. Heartless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 31, 2018 Share #95 Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: Heartless I proposed he doesn't wait. I've never coughed blood before, but it is on the list if things I would go the the ER for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 31, 2018 Share #96 Posted March 31, 2018 ...albuterol is one of those drugs the medical peeps throw around like it's aspirin. I went in complaining of some breathing problems once and before I knew it, I was diagnosed as asthmatic and had my inhaler script. Of course, I'm not asthmatic, and have never been asthmatic. But I guess if I wanted to I could have kept the prescription to use for doping. A puff or two of albuterol and I can't sleep for a couple of days. That's just how it affects me, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 31, 2018 Share #97 Posted March 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Square Wheels said: I proposed he doesn't wait. I've never coughed blood before, but it is on the list if things I would go the the ER for. ...that's because you work at a hospital. The rest of us are frightened by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 31, 2018 Share #98 Posted March 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...that's because you work at a hospital. The rest of us are frightened by them. It's just a building. If you are coughing blood, that is clearly not normal. I would not suggest waiting until next week to have it looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share #99 Posted March 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I proposed he doesn't wait. I've never coughed blood before, but it is on the list if things I would go the the ER for. I get it. But I’m waiting. Another reason for blood is that I was on blood thinners that have been discontinued. And the amount of blood in the spit is shrinking. By tomorrow it will be gone. So no ER this weekend unless I take a drastic turn for the worse. I just walked 2000 steps on my errands and feel fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 31, 2018 Share #100 Posted March 31, 2018 I'm with Jim....especially since my doc is out of the office for a couple of weeks I asked the pharmacist about adding musinex to all my other drugs and she said okay....I am not going in for the cold thing unless it gets worse..and since I am down and resting anyway...I think I am all good for now. Besides...all those sick people you know Flu A or B or C,D,E,F, G, I would rather not risk more exposure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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